How Manny Harris remained under the national radar for his entire freshman year is becoming more and more of a mystery to me.

Michigan hasn't been dancing in March since Robert Traylor led them there in 1998, and that season (and the previous 3 seasons) have since been vacated due to NCAA violations. However, that's a drought that John Beilein has put the Wolverines in position to overcome, mostly due to the emergence of Harris and junior forward DeShawn Sims as legitimate. All Harris has done this season is put up 56 points, 17 rebounds and 10 assists in two games, setting single-game highs in all three areas (30, 10 and 8). I've read a lot about the Wolverines being "one year away," when Harris and Sims have more of a supporting cast, but I'm convinced that their "time" starts now. More to come on the Michigan-UCLA game next week.

Games to watch Friday, November 14:
NC Central @ #21 Wake Forest - You should watch because...tonight is our first regular season glimpse of the new-look Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Don't look for it to be a competitive game, but do pay attention to how Dino Gaudio handles playing time and positions in his frontcourt rotation.
UNC-Greensboro @ Charlotte - You should watch because...UNCG opens their season without the dominant Kyle Hines for the first time in 4 years. Charlotte's Halton Arena is as tough a place to play as there is in the nation.
Bucknell @ Maryland - You should watch because...this might be the only team Maryland plays all year that has a worse frontcourt than the Terps.
American @ #12 Oklahoma - You should watch because...of what should be a great backcourt battle between Willie Warren and Garrison Carr.
Missouri State @ Auburn - You should watch because...Chris Cooks averaged 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists in MSU's two exhibition wins. He could have a field day against a horrible Auburn frontcourt.
Hofstra @ Clemson - You should watch because...the sooner you familiarize yourself with Hofstra sophomore Charles Jenkins, the better.